China turns to the sea to solve growing problem of water shortagesAugust 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Recent reports indicate that China is turning to the sea to solve the growing problem of water shortages afflicting the country and cut utility costs as well. For example, a pilot project that uses seawater to flush toilets in a residential part of the famous brewery city of Qingdao in Shandong province will be extended after receiving official approval in June.
PM gives a new slogan: 'Pani Bachao'August 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Faced with increasing water shortages that is affecting millions, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday coined a new slogan for the nation: Pani Bachao (Save Water). In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Manmohan Singh underlined the urgent need to preserve the country's depleting water and other natural resources.
Main water reservoirs only 35 percent fullAugust 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's 81 main water reservoirs were only 35 percent full on July 30, the government's Central Water Commission (CWC) said here Monday. More than halfway through the annual monsoon, the lack of water due to poor rainfall is raising the spectre of shortages of power as well as water for irrigation.
Metro accident snaps water supply in south DelhiJuly 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Delhi Metro accident that killed six people in south Delhi Sunday has brought life to a standstill in the neighbourhood. Areas near the accident site remained without water and power till Monday afternoon as a section of the under-construction Metro viaduct collapsed on a water pipeline.
Protests over water shortage continue in DelhiJuly 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - 'Na bijli, na paani, yeh kaisi rajdhani' (No power, no water - what kind of a capital is this?) asked angry residents of the national capital as protests continued Wednesday over power cuts and water shortage. Angry residents of the capital protested the erratic water supply by shouting slogans and breaking earthern pots in the middle of the road.
Anger spills over on Delhi streets at water, power woesJune 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Protests in the national capital over acute water and power scarcity continued Tuesday with angry residents hitting the streets in several parts of the city, despite the heat and humidity. Dabri in west Delhi and Vishwas Nagar in east Delhi saw people blocking roads.
Delhi Chief Minister gives directives to tackle water crisisJune 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has given directives to her subordinates to tackle the burgeoning water crisis in the Capital. Speaking to reporters after holding a cabinet meet here today, Dikshit said that the uneven distribution of water is one of the reasons for water crisis is some parts of Delhi.
Angry Delhiites protest power cuts, Dikshit meets officialsJune 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Enraged residents of Delhi continued their protest against one of the worst power crises to hit the national capital, coercing Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Sunday to call a high-level meeting with power providers to discuss the problem. The meeting at Dikshit's residence would be attended by senior officials of the state power department and the private power companies like BSES and North Delhi Power Limited (NDPL).
Still fans, dry taps, hassled millions - that's DelhiJune 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The mercury has been hovering above the 40 degrees Celsius for days now. Yet fans are still, air coolers and air conditioners remain silent, and water taps dry.
Delhi residents take to streets to protest power, water shortagesJune 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi's residents took to the streets yet again Saturday to protest the continuing power and water shortages in the city. People blocked traffic, vandalized offices of power distribution companies and even demonstrated outside the home of state Power Minister A.K.
Angry Delhi residents protest power, water shortagesJune 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi's power and water woes continue without an end in sight, with citizens taking to the streets yet again Saturday to protest the crippling shortages. People blocked traffic, vandalized offices of power distribution companies and demonstrated outside the home of state Power Minister A.K.
Power-water woes: Dikshit warns of tough days aheadJune 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Thursday warned people in the national capital of possible water and power shortages in the coming days, following delay in monsoon. "We are asking people to conserve water and power.
Delhi schools' summer vacation extended by a weekJune 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The sweltering heatwave has forced the Delhi government to extend summer vacation of schools by one more week in the national capital. The schools will now re-open July 7, the government announced Thursday.
Power, water shortages lead to protests in Delhi (Roundup)June 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Gruelling power cuts and parched water supply Wednesday drove the capital's residents to streets protesting inept management even as Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit tried to pacify Delhites by urging them to ensure judicious usage" of electricity. Massive power cuts and water shortage in different parts of the city made people take to the streets and block traffic at many places while shouting slogans against the city authorities.
BJP legislators protest power and water shortage in DelhiJune 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Legislators from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday staged a demonstration outside the Delhi assembly to protest power and water shortage in the national capital. The legislators and other Delhi BJP members gathered outside the assembly demanding that the Delhi government take immediate measures to provide relief to people reeling under power and water shortage in various parts of the capital.
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